Stacked bars show films that introduce a new AI element (blue) vs. sequels, later entries, and remakes where the AI was inherited or carried over (green). The curve is a rolling average of originals only. Hover any bar to see the films.
Data: 1973–2012 (years with ≥ 30 films). Source: IMDb list ls057823854, compiled April 2013; later years incomplete and excluded. Rolling average tracks originals only (excludes sequels, remakes, and franchise continuations). "Original" includes films like Airplane II and Superman III where the AI element was new to that entry.